War Crimes and the Law

November 15, 2007

Crimes of War—What the Public Should Know (November 8, 2007)

Open Society recently hosted a reception and panel discussion to mark the publication of the revised edition of Crimes of War: What the Public Should Know.

Crimes of War was originally published in 1999 and has since been translated into ten languages. The revised edition, Crimes of War 2.0, includes new articles on the most significant developments of the last eight years, including detention and interrogation, Guantanamo, occupation, Darfur, the Second Intifada, courts and tribunals, and private military firms.

The panelists discussed the current state of the laws against war crimes and mass atrocities, and how well they fit the conditions of contemporary warfare. What are the main challenges to promoting humane standards in the use of armed force today? What are the prospects for the future?

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